Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

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Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 vs Yamaha MT-09 2021

The Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both sporty motorcycles from Yamaha, but they have some notable differences in terms of specifications and strengths.

Starting with the Yamaha Tracer 900 2018, it is equipped with a 115 HP inline engine that delivers a torque of 87.5 Nm. The engine is a 3-cylinder, 4-stroke with a displacement of 847 ccm. It has a chain transmission and a twin tube aluminum frame. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, and the front brakes are double disk. The front tire width is 120 mm, and the rear tire width is 180 mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1440 mm, and the seat height is 845 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 210 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 18 liters.

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018

The strengths of the Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 include its powerful engine, successful chassis revision, guaranteed riding pleasure, better stability than its predecessor, revised aerodynamics, and improved comfort for the pillion passenger. However, it has some weaknesses such as the pillion seat rest system that restricts freedom of movement, an outdated display, and basic-level ABS and traction control.

On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 features a more powerful engine with 119 HP and a torque of 93 Nm. It also has a 3-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a displacement of 889 ccm. The transmission is chain-driven, and it has a twin tube aluminum frame. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork, and the front brakes are double disk. The front and rear tire widths and diameters are the same as the Tracer 900. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1430 mm, and the seat height is lower at 825 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is lighter at 189 kg, and it has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The strengths of the Yamaha MT-09 2021 include the elimination of load change reactions, increased pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, a great working quickshifter, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure. However, it has some weaknesses such as a polarizing look, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only being available in the SP variant.

In summary, the Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both impressive motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Tracer 900 offers a powerful engine, improved stability, and comfort for the pillion passenger, while the MT-09 boasts a more powerful engine, a lighter weight, and an over-complete electronics package. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018
Yamaha MT-09 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke59.1 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque87.5 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement847 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,160 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth950 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,345 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018

Yamaha Tracer 900 2018

Yamaha's sporty all-purpose weapon has been further improved. It is the perfect bike for all those for whom the naked MT-09 is too spartanly designed for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the 2018 model also largely eliminates the high-speed problems that its predecessor had to contend with. The premium version in the form of the Tracer 900 GT goes one better and can also convince with great comfort features.

Powerful engine

Successful revision of the chassis

Riding pleasure guaranteed

Better stability than the predecessor

Successful revision of the aerodynamics

Comfort gain for pillion passenger

Pillion seat rest system restricts freedom of movement

display looks outdated

ABS and traction control only at basic level

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha Tracer 900 vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 and a Yamaha MT-09 2021. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021 there are less Yamaha Tracer 900 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 12 compared to 19. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha Tracer 900 with 80 days compared to 112 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 900 and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Yamaha Tracer 900 was published on 04/11/2014 and now has more than 26,200 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.

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